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Message No. 533

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How nice to hear from you. I visited with him yesterday. Anything you think I should put in the article about what kind of guy he was/is or some event you think defines his character? Unfortunately, I have to finish the article today.

B Walters

Message No. 533 ▷ Parent Message No. 533 ▷ Grandparent Message No. 526

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Fred Hellenga — Frank Scott, Wed Aug 3 18:16

Hi Yes Captain Fred Hellenga Was a B24 Pilot in 90th Bomb Group 5th AAf in Southwest Pacific. Flying 43 combat Missions plus other .I flew with him as Radio Operator
- hellenga — barb walters, Fri Aug 5 11:52
- - Re: hellenga — Anonymous, Fri Aug 5 12:42
    
    Hellenga Naturally I think he and Copilt Earl Miller were the greatest and that we had the best crew. Capt Hellenga he was cool under stress. I recall he was more Mature and level headed than most of ... more
  - - hellenga — walters, Fri Aug 5 12:56
      
      Thanks. what state are you replying from? Best wishes for your good health. Thanks again.
    - - Re: hellenga — Anonymous, Fri Aug 5 16:32
        
        California

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